News Summary
Houston is under a severe weather alert with storms causing power outages for over 180,000 residents. The KHOU 11 Weather Team warns of potential flooding and severe weather. Several counties are affected, and residents are advised to stay safe and informed as additional thunderstorms are expected. Downloading the FOX 26 Weather App is recommended for localized alerts.
Severe Weather Alert Issued for Houston Area as Storms Knock Out Power to Thousands
Houston is currently under a severe weather alert as storms moving through the area have left over 180,000 residents without power. The KHOU 11 Weather Team has issued an hourly Weather Impact Alert for Wednesday, indicating a Level 1 (Marginal Risk) for severe weather and potential flooding across multiple counties.
The affected counties include:
- Harris County (Houston, Pasadena, Baytown)
- Fort Bend County (Richmond, Sugar Land, Missouri City)
- Montgomery County (Conroe, The Woodlands)
- Brazoria County (Angleton, Pearland, Alvin, Lake Jackson)
- Galveston County (Galveston, League City, Texas City)
- Liberty County (Liberty, Cleveland, Dayton)
- Walker County (Huntsville, New Waverly)
- Waller County (Hempstead, Prairie View, Waller)
- Polk County (Livingston, Corrigan)
- Chambers County (Anahuac, Mont Belvieu, Winnie)
- Wharton County (Wharton, El Campo)
- Washington County (Brenham)
- Matagorda County (Bay City, Palacios)
- Grimes County (Anderson, Navasota)
- Austin County (Bellville, Sealy)
- Colorado County (Columbus, Eagle Lake, Weimar)
- Trinity County (Groveton, Trinity)
A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for several counties until 5 a.m. on Tuesday. Although multiple severe thunderstorm warnings had been issued, they have since expired. Residents reported that a tree fell onto a home in northeast Harris County, causing significant damage, but there were no reported injuries.
Weather Forecast and Safety Measures
The forecast for Tuesday includes thunderstorms in the early morning, with highs expected to reach near 90 degrees later in the day. An unsettled weather pattern is anticipated to continue into Wednesday, bringing additional thunderstorms with highs in the mid to upper 80s. The weather on Thursday is predicted to be muggy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Residents are advised to be cautious when driving due to the potential for flooded roads. Authorities encourage drivers to turn around and avoid driving through flooded areas. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are also forecasted for Friday and Saturday, with temperatures around 90 degrees.
Accessing Weather Alerts
The FOX 26 Weather App is recommended for residents to download for localized weather alerts. The FOX 26 Gulf Coast Weather Authority Team will continue to provide regular updates throughout the weather event. This information is acquired from the National Weather Service and the Gulf Coast Weather Authority Team.
The current situation serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather patterns in the Houston area, and residents are urged to stay informed and safe during this severe weather event.
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Additional Resources
- KHOU 11: Severe Weather Threat Outlook
- ABC13: Get Severe Weather Alerts
- Click2Houston: Storms Moving Through Houston Area
- Houston Chronicle: Weather Alert Cell Phones
- Space City Weather: Storm Chances Return to Houston
- Wikipedia: Weather Alert
- Google Search: Houston Weather Alerts
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Weather
- Google Scholar: Weather Forecasting
- Google News: Houston Weather News
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